Description

The aims of this course are to understand the different physical, social and temporal aspects that have shaped the different common characteristics of Mediterranean cities. Detailed analysis of one Mediterranean city will take place as a case study. The analysis will include the different geographic, historical, social, political and cultural factors that have shaped the physical aspects of the city. Relationships between economic growth and urban development will be introduced. General and common physical characteristics of Mediterranean cities will be emphasized.

Program

Master of Engineering (MEng).

Objectives

• To understand the different physical, social and temporal aspects which have shaped the different common characteristics of the Mediterranean cities. Also to understand the applications of the different spatial design theories.